The homestead exemp- tion provides a reduction in property taxes to qualified senior or disabled citizens, or a surviving spouse, on the dwelling that is that. Applications for real property must be filed on or before December 31 of the year for which the homestead exemption is sought.The application filing period is from January 1st through December 31st. To apply for the Homestead Exemption please fill out the application and mail it to our office at 231 Main Street. , Suite 1A, Chardon, Ohio 44024. The Homestead Exemption application can be filled out at the county auditor's office in which the property is located. This allows senior citizens (65 or older) as well as permanently and totally disabled homeowners to reduce their real estate taxes. (1) You must occupy your home as of January 1 of the filing year. (2) Your name must appear on the deed or title of the property where you live.
